Hall of fame

PwC Malaysia has been honoured with a range of awards and accolades recognising our achievements in professional services, client relationships and as an employer. The honours highlighted here are positive indications that we are listening and responding to both our clients' and people's needs.

PwC Malaysia was recently voted as one of the most preferred organisation in the industry and among the Top 50 overall preferred organisation in Graduan Brand Awards 2015.

We were ranked #1 among the Professional Services industry and #11 overall.

For the survey, talents were asked to list the top six organisations they want to work for. From the results, more than 700 organisations were named. The top 50 organisations with the most votes were highlighted, based on the backgrounds/disciplines of those who voted.

The study was conducted by GRADUAN®, the organiser of Graduan Aspire. It was endorsed by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia and supported by Talent Corporation Malaysia. The data was analysed by Putra Business School during the Graduan Aspire Career & Postgraduate Fair 2015, held in Kuala Lumpur on 17 and 18 May 2015.

PwC Malaysia won the Malaysia Tax Firm of the Year award at the recent International Tax Review Asia Tax Awards 2016. The award is in recognition of PwC Malaysia's best work reflecting the innovative and leading edge solutions we bring to our clients in helping them adapt to the complex tax landscape. This is based on submissions by Tax Partners and Directors as well as testimonials and feedback from clients.

About International Tax Review AwardsThe International Tax Review has established itself since 1990 as the world's most authoritative magazine dedicated to international tax strategy. Each issue includes comprehensive international news and analysis, unique guides to the most recent international deals, in-depth features, surveys, international updates, and profiles.

The Asia Tax Awards, determined by the International Tax Review's editorial team in consultation with tax executives, recognises the leading law and accounting practices and are presented to firms that demonstrate examples of the most innovative client work in the Asia-Pacific region. The last Asia Tax Awards took place in November 2010.

MaSRA is the longest running sustainability award in Malaysia and still going strong after 12 years. PwC Malaysia was one of 7 winners and 20 short-listed entries this year. Therewere a total of 51 submissions.

This was PwC Malaysia's second time participating in a sustainability award. Last year, we won the Commendation award for Reporting on Diversity & Inclusion. These wins would not be possible without collaboration with our Sustainability & Climate Change team.

Our report discloses our Health campaign, #FitPwC and Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) milestones which are linked to talent risks and retention, inclusion of D&I in 2 year CR strategic plans and to raise awareness on unconscious biases at the workplace. Learn more about our workplace initiatives in our 2014-2015 CR Report.

MaSRA is the longest running sustainability award in Malaysia and still going strong after 11 years. PwC Malaysia was one of 9 winners and 26 short-listed entries this year. There were a total of 55 submissions, an increase of 15% from last year.

This was PwC Malaysia's first time participating in a sustainability award and we won the Commendation award for Reporting on Diversity & Inclusion.

One of our winning factors was having one of the first GRI4.0 reports in Malaysia. A feat which would not be possible without the help of our Sustainability & Climate Change team.

Our report also discloses D&I milestones which are linked to talent risks and retention, inclusion of D&I in 2 year CR strategic plans and extensive efforts to engage women at the workplace. Learn more about our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives or read our 2013 CR Report.

Best Service Provider for Business Continuity Management (BCM) 2014

We're proud to announce that PwC Malaysia was named as the "Best Service Provider for Business Continuity Management (BCM)" in Malaysia for the second year running. Ong Ai Lin, Senior Executive Director pictured here with her team, accepted the award from Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) International.

We are heartened by the recognition from both the industry and institute in promoting business continuity to the community, and providing our clients with practical and innovative solutions to be able to respond to today’s changing BCM landscape.

With a client base of almost 50 organisations, our team continuously helps form BCM networking groups amongst our clients by providing them with a platform to network, share and exchange knowledge and ideas on current BCM trends and practices. PwC has also strived to establish long-term collaborations with local and international universities in efforts to provide greater awareness of BCM.

We are also thrilled to share that many of our PwC BCM alumni have taken up senior BCM positions in prominent national and multinational companies in Malaysia while PwC’s clients are also at the BCM forefront in this region. Two of our BCM clients were also recognised by DRI International this year as the “Best BCM Program Leader of the Year” as well as the “Best BCM Organisation for the Public Sector”.

PwC Malaysia walked away with four awards at the recent Human Resources Excellence Awards 2014 held at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur, which saw a 270-strong crowd of HR professionals gather to celebrate their work and achievements from over the past year across 16 highly contested categories.

Organised by Human Resources magazine, Asia’s most read and most respected source of HR news and intelligence, and judged solely by HR leaders in the industry, the awards aim to recognise and honour organisations and HR professionals for their outstanding work and practice in Malaysia.

PwC Malaysia took home the GOLD awards for Excellence in Employer Branding, Excellence in Recruitment & Retention Strategy and Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) Practices, and the BRONZE award for Excellence in HR Social Media & Technology.

Our Managing Partner wins CEO Champion award

At the recent Life at Work Award 2014, PwC Malaysia Managing Partner Sridharan Nair emerged as the inaugural winner of the CEO Champion category.

Currently in its second year, the Life at Work Award recognises and celebrates women-friendly employers with leading workplace strategies that demonstrate drive, commitment and tenacity to champion the diversity and inclusion agenda. The award is organised by Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (Talentcorp) and Towers Watson in collaboration with the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development.

The award was presented by the Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin during the 12th Women’s Summit on 15 September 2014.

“PwC Malaysia recognises that retaining qualified women professionals is a critical business imperative and there is a need to provide flexibility for women to balance work and family commitments. One of our initiatives is the Back2Work Programme to hire women returnees, providing them the option to apply for a Flexible Work Arrangements package,” said Sri.

PwC Malaysia wins Supportive Advisory Firm of 2013 award

PwC Malaysia was awarded the Supportive Advisory Firm of 2013 by the Malaysian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (“MVCPEA”) during the MVCA Annual Dinner and Awards Night 2014 earlier this year.

The award was in recognition of PwC Malaysia's support and assistance in dealing with the accounting issues in the Malaysian venture capital and private equity industry that were raised in 2013.

PwC Malaysia Executive Chairman Dato' Mohammad Faiz Azmi received the award from YBhg. Tan Sri Dr. Irwan Serigar Abdullah, the Secretary General of Treasury Malaysia, who was the guest of honour at the annual MVCA dinner. Other attendees included key government officials, technology industry experts and foreign venture capital and private equity players.

The MVCA Annual Dinner and Awards Night 2014 also saw six companies recognised under the Outstanding Investee Companies of 2013 category, and five parties recognised under the Supportive GLC (government-linked company) and Industry Partners 2013 category.

PwC Malaysia recognised as the ‘Best Service Provider for Business Continuity Management (BCM)’ in Malaysia

PwC Malaysia has been awarded the inaugural ‘Best Service Provider for Business Continuity Management (BCM)’ by Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) International. The award was presented at the recent DRI Malaysia 2013 Conference in Grand Millennium Hotel Kuala Lumpur.

The award recognises the best BCM service delivery in the industry, as well as the commitment in promoting business continuity to the community, and the ability to respond to the changing BCM landscape.

“Thank you, DRI for initiating these awards. They serve as both a recognition of the work that Business Continuity Management professionals have done as well as to encourage and motivate BCM practitioners to aim higher in their professional journey,” said Ong Ai Lin, PwC Malaysia Senior Executive Director, when receiving the award. “PwC Malaysia has worked with almost 50 clients over the past 13 years in the area of BCM. Receiving this award tonight is a testament to the tremendous support we have received from our clients and the BCM community over the years,” she added.

Two of PwC Malaysia’s clients also won individual awards at the awards ceremony for their contribution to the BCM industry. PwC Malaysia has been actively promoting BCM both locally and regionally through presentations at conferences as well as thought leadership articles in the press. The firm also organises BCM luncheons yearly, featuring speakers on a variety of BCM hot topics. These events serve as networking platforms for BCM professionals in Malaysia.

M100 Awards 2013 - PwC Malaysia is Top Graduate Employer of 2013

PwC Malaysia scored a hat trick at the recent Malaysia's 100 Leading Graduate Employers Awards. We took home the title of Malaysia’s Top Graduate Employer of the Year 2013, our fourth win. PwC also took home the award for Top Graduate Employer in Accounting and Professional Services, our fifth win and Top Graduate Employer in Consulting, our second win. The awards celebrate and recognise both the strength of employer brands on campus and excellence in graduate recruitment.

To all who have voted for us, THANK YOU! We're touched by your recognition of our efforts to engage with you, and to support you as you embark on your career.

Over 12,000 students and fresh graduates took part in this year’s survey, which determined the ranking of Malaysia’s 100 leading graduate employers for this year.

Conducted by GTI Media and powered by Trendence, Europe’s leading research institute, the annual online survey was held over a period of six months from March to September.

PwC Malaysia was named #1 Preferred Employer (Accounting) at the Graduan Employer Brand Awards. In a survey by Graduan, students and graduates voted for their most preferred employer, reflecting the strength of employer branding in campuses. A big thank you to all of you who voted for us!

Aside from choosing their preferred employers, students and graduates were also asked to provide opinions on various matters in regards to employment. This included deciding factors when choosing a preferred employer, the methods most used for a career search, as well as their reasons for staying with an organisation.

The study was conducted by GRADUAN, the organiser for 2013 GRADUAN ASPIRE. Over 15,000 students and graduates who visited took part in this survey. The main objective of this survey was to understand what they think of their employability and employer branding.

Ong Ai Lin, PwC Malaysia Senior Executive Director, has been awarded the inaugural ‘Outstanding Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)’ award for her contribution to the field of Business Continuity Management (BCM) in Malaysia.

The award was presented by Alan Berman, President of Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) International at the recent DRI KL2012 conference in Putrajaya Marriott Hotel.

Themed “Effective Risk Management and Business Continuity Management: Keys to Success”, the conference was organised by DRI Malaysia and the Malaysian Association of Risk and Insurance Management (MARIM).

“This is a great initiative by DRI to promote and encourage greater professionalism among BCM practitioners in Malaysia,” said Ai Lin, when receiving this award. “We are proud to have worked with a diverse group of clients on BCM to ensure their business continuity in an increasingly unpredictable business environment,” she added.

The award recognises BCM achievements, professional excellence and contributions to the industry and the community. Ai Lin leads the Business Continuity Management (BCM) practice in PwC Malaysia and has supported many major organisations and growing companies in implementing BCM.

“Ai Lin has demonstrated the highest level of professionalism in her efforts to make her clients more prepared. Her knowledge and dedication epitomises the ideals of Certified Business Continuity Professionals (CBCPs) around the world. Thank you for all you have done for your country, PwC and Business Continuity Professionals,” said Alan Berman, President of DRI International on the award presentation.

M100 Awards 2012 - PwC Malaysia is Top Graduate Employer of 2012

PwC Malaysia was named Malaysia’s Top Graduate Employer of the Year 2012 at the Malaysia’s 100 Leading Graduate Employers Awards recently.

The awards celebrate and recognise both the strength of employer brands on campus and excellence in graduate recruitment.

PwC also took home the award for Top Graduate Employer in Accounting and Professional Services, our 4th win. To all who have voted for us, Thank You!

Over 12,000 students and fresh graduates took part in this year’s survey, which determined the ranking of Malaysia’s 100 leading graduate employers for this year.

Conducted by GTI Media and powered by trendence, Europe’s leading research institute, the annual online survey was held over a period of six months from March to September.

National Mergers and Acquisitions Awards 2012 – M&A Transaction Support Firm of the Year and Deal Advisor of the Year

PwC won the “M&A Transaction Support Firm of the Year 2012” award at the 5th National Mergers and Acquisitions Awards Night. The win recognises PwC’s deal advisory, financial and tax due diligence, and tax structuring advisory work in more than 30 completed transactions in the past 12 months.

PwC was also a finalist in the “Deal Advisor of the Year 2012” category.

Presented by the Malaysian Mergers and Acquisitions Association, the awards honour the accomplishments of companies and individuals who have successfully deployed mergers and acquisitions (M&A) strategies to create or enhance shareholder value.

M100 Awards 2011 - PwC Malaysia is Top Graduate Employer of 2011

PwC Malaysia was named Malaysia’s Top Graduate Employer of the Year 2011 at the Malaysia’s 100 Leading Graduate Employers Awards recently.

The awards celebrate and recognise both the strength of employer brands on campus and excellence in graduate recruitment.

PwC also took home the award for Top Graduate Employer in Consulting.

Over 12,000 students and fresh graduates took part in this year’s survey, which determined the ranking of Malaysia’s 100 leading graduate employers for this year.

Conducted by GTI Media and powered by trendence, Europe’s leading research institute, the annual online survey was held over a period of six months from March to September.

International Tax Review Awards 2010 - Tax Firm of the Year and Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Malaysia was named ‘Tax Firm of the Year’ by leading tax industry publication International Tax Review (ITR) at its annual Asia Tax Awards. PwC Malaysia also took home the award for ‘Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year’.

ITR ranked PwC a ‘Tier 1’ firm in its World Tax 2011 publication, a comprehensive guide to the world’s leading tax firms and tax advisers, in which firms from 50 countries are categorised as either Tier 1, 2, 3 or 4 firms.

About International Tax Review AwardsThe International Tax Review has established itself since 1990 as the world's most authoritative magazine dedicated to international tax strategy. Each issue includes comprehensive international news and analysis, unique guides to the most recent international deals, in-depth features, surveys, international updates and profiles.

The awards are presented to firms that demonstrate examples of the most innovative client work in the Asia-Pacific region between August 2009 and July 2010. The winners and runners-up will also be featured in the December/January 2011 issue of International Tax Review. The 14 jurisdictions are Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam.

The theme was "Venture Capital & Private Equity Industry’s Initiatives and Support Towards Promoting Innovation in Malaysia" and we were recognised for supporting and contributing to the venture capital and private equity industry.

PwC was the sole recipient in the "private organisation" category.

The BrandLaureate Societe Awards 2009-2010, Corporate Responsibility

PwC Malaysia was awarded The BrandLaureate Societe Awards 2009-2010, Corporate Responsibility for its strong Corporate Responsibility (CR) programmes that support various community, social and environment projects. Of notable mention is PwC Malaysia's instrumental role in launching the StarBiz-ICR Malaysia Corporate Responsibility Awards, which has helped to highlight the importance of good CR amongst organisations in Malaysia.

The Asia Pacific Brands Foundation (APBF), a not for profit organisation established in 2004, initiated The BrandLaureate Societe Awards to recognise excellence in the fields of corporate social responsibility, promotion of green causes and philanthropy. The winners are organisations and individuals who have contributed to the development of the society where they operate, guided by their values and culture.

IFN News Awards Poll 2009 - Best Islamic Consultancy

PwC Malaysia has won the "Best Islamic Consultancy" award in the Islamic Finance News Awards Poll 2009. The Global Islamic Finance Team located in Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, London and Bahrain has been providing services in the strategy, IT, tax, audit and consulting work to Islamic Finance entities globally as well as managing the firm's media profiling in events such as the World Islamic Economic Forum.

Islamic Finance News (IFN), one of the leading Islamic Finance focused publications, has a readership of 19,500 covering European to Asian readers. The annual IFN Poll recognises the best providers of Islamic financial services across a series of markets and sectors as voted by its readers, who include Islamic finance issuers, investors, non-banking financial intermediaries and government bodies.